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Edinburgh Set to Implement Tourist Tax by 2026

Edinburgh is poised to become the first city in Scotland to implement a tourist tax. Scheduled for introduction in the summer of 2026, this new levy aims to generate significant revenue for the city, providing much-needed funds to address critical issues like housing and urban infrastructure. With an expected income of £45-50 million annually by…
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Japan and Luxembourg Launch Working Holiday Program

Japan and Luxembourg have established a bilateral program that permits citizens of both countries to travel and work in each other’s nations for up to one year. Under this program, Luxembourg citizens aged 18 to 30 can visit Japan for a year and work while they stay. Similarly, Japanese citizens within the same age range…
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Greece Golden Visa Changes Trigger a Buying Frenzy

Securing the right to live and work in another country can be a complex and time-consuming process, but for those with financial means, golden visas have provided a quicker path to residency.  These programs allow wealthy individuals to essentially “purchase” the right to live in a country, often without the need to reside there permanently.…
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EU Decides Against New Border Controls Amid Mpox Concerns

According to European Health authorities, additional border controls in the EU are an unnecessary response to the latest Mpox variant  (Monkeypox), citing the virus’s low risk to the wider population. During a recent meeting, the Health Security Committee (HSC) of the European Commission, in collaboration with the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC)…
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EU Confirms November 2024 Launch Date for New Entry/Exit System

The European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), designed to enhance border checks for non-EU visitors, is set to launch on November 10, 2024. EU Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson confirmed the date, marking the first time the EU has provided a specific launch date for this new digital border system. Previously, the rollout was vaguely…
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